International Foundation Year in Life Sciences Leading to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology with Psychology

Lancaster University

UK,England

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48 Months

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CAD 19,500/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 13,304 +

Int. Students: 3,124 +

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Main Campus Address

Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

International Foundation Year in Life Sciences Leading to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology with Psychology

Program Overview

An International Foundation Year at our International Study Centre prepares you for your degree at Lancaster University. You will focus on English language, university-level study skills, and academic modules that relate to your degree subject.

Supporting your progression to the University
At the International Study Centre, we take every measure to ensure you are supported in your academic journey. Our programmes allow for increased time spent learning, researching and developing your skills. By studying with us, you will benefit from:

  • Formal assessments at the end of each term.
  • An improved English language module, Academic English Skills, providing greater opportunity for informal assessments and feedback.
  • Combining and reducing the number of module assessments allowing more time to prepare.
  • A personal tutorial system with a focus on your academic progress at key points of the academic year, creating action plans based on your performance and progession options.

Life Sciences
The International Foundation Year in Life Sciences leads to a choice of degrees in the Faculty of Health and Medicine and in the Faculty of Science and Technology. To prepare for your degree, you will study subject modules and core English language modules. Degree options include Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, and Ecology.

You will learn about cell structure and function, as well as physiological processes in animals. Other areas of study include plant biology, genetics and ecology. Mathematic techniques are part of the course, and you will apply your understanding to real-life situations.

Biology with Psychology
Lancaster University’s biology with psychology degree explores the biological processes which underpin human behaviour. It has been designed for those wishing to develop an understanding of the influences that govern human behaviour, underpinned by knowledge of the biology of the system.

You will gain a core knowledge of biology and psychology and can choose optional modules according to your interests and career aspirations. The core modules on the degree principally focus on understanding the biology that underpins human behaviour and aim to provide the opportunity to understand psychology in greater depth. You will be encouraged to link your study of biology to a progressive understanding of developmental, physiological and cognitive psychology.

During your degree, you will conduct an independent research project and benefit from the research experience of our internationally renowned academics. You will also receive training in the key techniques associated with modern biosciences. The facilities for studying biology at Lancaster University are excellent - we have invested over £4 million in new life science teaching laboratories.

The BSc Biology with Psychology is taught jointly by our biology academics and the Department of Psychology. Lancaster University is ranked fourth for biosciences and sixth for psychology in The Guardian University Guide 2020, and fifth in the UK for biological sciences and tenth for psychology in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.